GS1 barcode

GS1-128 of digits you own. We don't sell prefixes.

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GS1 barcode

Published: · 3 min read · How-to
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Searching GS1 barcode usually means a company prefix. We don't sell those. This page encodes GS1-128 (and UPC or EAN) from digits you already own. Open the GS1-128 generator, paste the payload, click Generate.

Good to know: Buy a GS1 prefix from GS1 if you need a new GTIN. Then come here to print it. Made-up GTINs will fail retail scanners.

How to print a GS1 barcode you own

  1. Copy the GS1-128 or GTIN digits you already have.
  2. Paste them in the GS1-128 generator.
  3. Click Generate. The bars are on a carton-size label.
  4. Print a test scan, then the run.

GS1-128 vs UPC

Cartons and pallets: GS1-128. Shelf stickers: UPC-A you own. UPC maker · GS1-128 labels.

Print or save

If you have a Zebra, print from this computer with Browser Print at the printer's DPI. Everyone else: download PNG, JPEG, SVG, PDF, or ZPL. Save the JSON if you want to edit this layout later.

Encode GS1 data you own

Paste the payload. Generate.

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